SmartHERNews

Jenna Lee
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Life is too short to waste time filtering through headlines searching for the facts. That’s when we realized the need for a quick, trustworthy news source that makes staying up-to-date easy and interesting. Our Goal is to Clear the Clutter. We’re committed to providing non-partisan news, in small servings, available wherever you are, whenever you want it. And for the Record: We Believe You’re Already Smart. We don’t need to tell you what to think or how to feel or what to believe. We just want to equip you with clear facts so you’re prepared for any conversation, any vote, any choice and never feel like you’re falling behind. Bullet-Points Without The Bias ~ We’re bringing you #SmartHERNews. SmartHER News is created and hosted by journalist Jenna Lee.

  1. 3d ago

    Primary Source: A 9/11 Survivor Shares Her Story Publicly for the First Time in 25 Years

    On September 11, 2001, Linda started her morning like many others. As a 23-year-old equity research associate on Wall Street, she headed to work on the 89th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower for the boutique investment firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW).What unfolded in the early hours of that workday would change Linda’s life forever and alter the course of American history.Twenty-five years later, Linda shares her sweeping firsthand account with SmartHER News about what happened inside the building as al-Qaeda terrorists intentionally crashed a passenger plane into the South Tower, instantly severing her elevator’s cables.Linda describes what followed: a miraculous development, near-death escapes, the heroes who helped her, and the coworkers she wants the world to remember: Dean Eberling, Russell Keene, Sean Lugano, and Greg Trost.She reflects on rebuilding her life, how that day changed her priorities, and why she chose to share her story now.As we commemorate 250 years since the founding of our nation, we honor 25 years since the deadliest terrorist attack in American history.Linda’s primary-source account forever ensures that America, and the world, will never forget.0:00 How This Interview Came Together6:36 A Morning That Changed Everything9:33 Inside the World Trade Center Culture12:03 The First Signs of Trouble15:44 Trapped in the Elevator Shaft23:24 Escaping the Collapsing Towers31:04 Rebuilding and RememberingExecutive Producer/Reporter: Jenna Lee, Journalist and Founder of SmartHER NewsAssociate Producer / Researcher: Stephanie WagnerAssociate Producer / Researcher: Courtney Stein LesskisAudio Engineer: Kaleb MuñozField Producer/Production Manager: Buddy QuaidHair & Makeup: Leah Trogan BlackEditor: Joel KnoopMotion Graphics: Michael WilfongAudio Post: Jason Kuehn

  2. Aug 28

    Personal News: Why Have Things Seemed Different At SmartHERNews?

    My father passed away last week. I know many of you got to "meet" my dad through our broadcasts during the various Super Bowl news cycles that we've covered ~ and I'm sorry to have to share this development with you as I know many of you enjoyed our time together as well.  These are three things I've learned from the last 8-months that I felt an urgency to share with you and your family, in the immediate aftermath of such a chaotic few months. I'll see you soon.Thank you for the love and support,Jenna

    Personal News: Why Have Things Seemed Different At SmartHERNews?

  3. Aug 12

    New Study Links Teen Cannabis Use to Higher Risk of Serious Mental Health Disorders | SmartHER With Dr. Lynn Silver

    Jenna interviews Dr. Lynn Silver, a pediatrician and co-author of a new large California study examining how adolescent cannabis use relates to later mental health outcomes.  Using Kaiser Permanente screening data from 463,000 teens ages 13–17 and following them up to seven years (or until age 25), the study compared youth who reported past-year cannabis use with those who did not, excluding those with prior diagnoses.  Teens who reported cannabis use were about twice as likely to later be diagnosed with psychosis/schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, about one-third more likely to develop depression, and about one-quarter more likely to develop anxiety.  The discussion also covers barriers to cannabis research, rising THC potency and new products, how genetics and environmental triggers may interact, and why decriminalization differs from for-profit legalization and youth marketing. 00:00 Why Cannabis Risks Matter 00:41 Meet Dr Lynn Silver 03:00 Why Research Lagged 03:34 THC Potency Revolution 05:58 Inside the Kaiser Study 08:40 What the Study Found 11:20 Correlation vs Causation 14:35 How Cannabis May Trigger Illness 18:37 Real World Psychosis Stories 20:30 Decriminalize vs Legalize 24:02 Forms of Use and Family Rules 25:58 Closing Thanks and Takeaways Read the study here.

  4. Aug 5

    Are Socialists Rising in U.S. Politics? Key Midterm Races, What to Watch Next, and Why It Matters

    With the success Democratic Socialists of America candidates (and those adjacent with progressive platforms) in the early Midterm primary races, is the Democratic Party having a reckoning? And what does Pres. Trump have to do with it? A quick, but thorough overview so you have what to know and why it matters for the weeks ahead.  00:00 Socialists Storming Gates? 01:23 Why Politics Matters 02:35 Trump Parallel And Pendulum 05:44 Why Socialism Headlines 06:50 Defining Democratic Socialism 08:57 Midterms And NYC Signal 11:06 Michigan Swing State Upset 12:52 Abdul El Sayed Speech Clip 14:22 What The Win Means 18:08 Wisconsin Candidate Preview 19:18 Wrap Up And Viewer Questions SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

  5. Aug 3

    The Nancy Guthrie Case At 6-Months: Missing Evidence, “Ransom Notes” and Unanswered Questions

    Become a SmartHER News Insider and listen to this podcast ad-free, get additional context from Jenna and join a private community for thoughtful conversations about the news — away from the noise of social media. Plus, your membership also helps keep SmartHER News independent! Six months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home, the case remains unsolved. Jenna speaks with crime expert and former detective Morgan Wright, CEO of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases, about what investigators know, what remains unclear and whether early assumptions shaped the investigation. Morgan explains why he believes the evidence points to a targeted abduction rather than a burglary gone wrong. He also analyzes two communications released as “ransom notes” and questions whether they prove the author was connected to Nancy’s disappearance. The conversation explores: • Why the suspect’s clothing and behavior may suggest planning and experience• What the blood trail and missing camera could indicate• Whether AI could have been used to write the messages• Why Morgan considers them attempted extortion rather than confirmed ransom notes• The limits of video, cellphone and signal analysis• Questions about the crime scene and timing of the FBI’s involvement• How a later arrest, plea deal or fractured relationship could lead to a break The episode also puts Nancy’s case in a broader context: On any given day, an estimated 90,000 missing-person cases remain active in the United States. 00:00 The broader missing-persons crisis00:52 Meet Morgan Wright01:34 Challenging the case’s assumptions03:36 Why Morgan believes this was targeted05:10 The released “ransom notes”07:07 Ransom or attempted extortion?08:28 Bitcoin, AI and language clues13:54 The second communication17:37 Cameras, cellphone data and signals20:24 Analyzing the sheriff’s statements27:17 Questions raised by Wall Street Journal reporting29:18 Crime-scene and evidence concerns34:15 How the case could eventually be solved35:55 Final thoughts and personal safety

  6. Jul 31

    This Man Captured An Amazing Lifeguard Rescue That Reached The White House

    Hear the incredible backstory from Santa Cruz resident and photographer Scott Vander Dussen who found himself at the right place, at the right time, with the right camera. Scott captured the video that made news around the world of 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, Ryder, rescuing a 10-year-old from a "sneaker wave." Scott provides incredible perspective on the rescue that even got the attention of the White House.Plus ~ learn with us about House Resolution 1188 - proposed legislation that would recognize lifeguards as first responders. Instagram/SantaCruzNow  00:00 Rescue Goes Viral 00:54 Witnessing the Sneaker Wave 02:37 What Is a Sneaker Wave 04:25 Why He Started Filming 05:56 Three Minutes of Chaos 07:55 Aftermath and Privacy 09:24 Meeting Ryder the Lifeguard 10:16 Training and Humility 12:13 How the Video Blew Up 14:15 White House Reaction SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews  16:59 Push for Lifeguard Recognition 20:01 Final Thanks and Update

    This Man Captured An Amazing Lifeguard Rescue That Reached The White House

  7. Jul 29

    It's Not Just The Lettuce: A Parasite Expert On What Others Have Missed In The Cyclospora Outbreak

    Become An InsiderShop Our America250 Gear! The Cyclospora outbreak has hit *at least* 45 states and thousands of people, and while we have more questions, we have fewer answers about the cause.University of Delaware professor and food safety researcher Dr. Kali Kniel joins SmartHER News to explain what makes this outbreak different — and why the parasite is so difficult to detect and trace. She breaks down how Cyclospora spreads, why seemingly minor “stealth ingredients” such as cilantro, parsley and basil can complicate investigations and how water, sanitation and growing conditions may play a larger role than any one food.We also discuss what researchers are learning about the parasite, the vulnerabilities within the food supply and the practical steps families can take when buying, washing and preparing fresh produce. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

  8. Jul 22

    How Safe Is Our Food? A Top Food Safety Expert Shares Context and Tips to Use During the Cyclospora Outbreak

    BECOME AN INSIDER — SUPPORT A FREE PRESS AND LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST AD-FREE The number of states reporting people sick from the parasite cyclospora has risen to 41. Many questions remain about: The source of the outbreak.Why cyclospora presents such a challenge to track as a foodborne illness.What proper precautions every family should apply to keep its food as parasite-free as possible!Food safety expert Gretchen Wall, senior director of food safety at the leading consulting group Food Safety Strategy, provides clarity and context about what makes this outbreak particularly unusual and explains what it tells us about the current state of food safety in America overall. 00:14 Meet Food Safety Expert Gretchen Wall 01:18 Why Cyclospora Is Unique 02:16 Life Cycle And Transmission 03:52 Why This Year Is Bigger 04:45 Tracing The Source 06:15 How Contamination Spreads 08:08 Taco Bell Confusion 08:56 Testing Limits Explained 10:19 Cooking Versus Fresh Risk 12:08 Washing Produce Advice 14:13 Do Home Washes Work 14:40 Should You Still Eat Produce 16:30 Food Safety In America 18:19 Media Focus And Prevention SHOP OUR NEW AMERICA250 GEAR!

    How Safe Is Our Food? A Top Food Safety Expert Shares Context and Tips to Use During the Cyclospora Outbreak
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Life is too short to waste time filtering through headlines searching for the facts. That’s when we realized the need for a quick, trustworthy news source that makes staying up-to-date easy and interesting. Our Goal is to Clear the Clutter. We’re committed to providing non-partisan news, in small servings, available wherever you are, whenever you want it. And for the Record: We Believe You’re Already Smart. We don’t need to tell you what to think or how to feel or what to believe. We just want to equip you with clear facts so you’re prepared for any conversation, any vote, any choice and never feel like you’re falling behind. Bullet-Points Without The Bias ~ We’re bringing you #SmartHERNews. SmartHER News is created and hosted by journalist Jenna Lee.

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  • Creator
    Jenna Lee
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    518
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Leep Media 2023©
  • Show Website
    SmartHERNews

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